Success StoryCamp: Something to Look Forward to



Camp: Something to Look Forward to

Author: Joyce Doyle

Planning Unit: Carroll County CES

Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum

Plan of Work: Adult and Youth Leadership

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

"I have waited 365 days for this day."  This was a quote of one of my 4-H members who went to  camp for the first time last year.  Think about this quote for a second.  This girl could not wait to get back to camp and when i talked with her about that statement, her face lit up and she said "there is so much to do here, I always chose new projects, I love meeting new people, I just love camp."  As agents sometimes, camp is not our most important program.  After all, it is only five days of our 365 day schedule, but when you hear the campers talk and when they cry not wanting to leave North Central, then it is when I realize that hey!  camp makes a difference.  On Wednesday nights, we have a cook out instead of eating in the dining hall.  Another quote that struck me was "I sure hope we have that delicious potato salad.. I can't wait to eat it."  This quote might be simple but it was sure not simple to this young lady.  When she saw that the potato salad was on the menu, she grabbed her plate and off she went.  As I look back at our week which was not the best camping week  that we have ever had..  Two days of rain, more home sick children because of "down time",but when we left on Friday, twelve of my campers received awards and the remainder left with memories that will live for a life time.  One week can make a difference in the life of a child.






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